{"product_id":"9780140449846","title":"The Laws","description":"Author: Plato\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780140449846\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 24 Feb 2005\u003cbr\u003ePages: 592 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlato's example of utopia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment, but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state - from education, sport and religion to sexual behaviour, marriage and drinking parties. Plato sets out a plan for the day-to-day rule of Magnesia, administered by citizens and elected officials, with supreme power held by a Council. Although Plato's views that citizens should act in complete obedience to the law have been read as totalitarian, the Laws nonetheless constitutes a highly impressive programme for the reform of society and provides a crucial insight into the mind of one of Classical Greece's foremost thinkers.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48128400851102,"sku":"UBD-9780140449846","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780140449846.jpg?v=1786540400","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780140449846","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}